PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) February 16, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

Tonight through Thursday midday: Occasionally cloudy with a few brief showers.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to east northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high pressure ridge will continue to generate light to moderate winds across the region. Pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will cause a few brief showers.

Seas are expected to gradually deteriorate and peak at 7 feet tomorrow morning. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate         WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST